{"title":"Christy Martin","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Christy Martin collection, where you can explore the remarkable journey of one of boxing’s most inspirational figures through her compelling book \u003cem\u003eFighting for Survival\u003c\/em\u003e. Christy Martin’s stories offer an intimate glimpse into her life and career, making these reads a stirring addition to our Biography \u0026amp; Memoir section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChristy Martin, known as \"The Coal Miner's Daughter,\" rose to fame in the world of professional boxing, becoming a trailblazer for women in the sport. Her memoir not only chronicles her personal and professional battles but also her triumphs over adversity and her fight for recognition in a male-dominated arena. Her experiences resonate on numerous levels, delivering powerful lessons in resilience and determination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Christy Martin collection is perfect for those interested in real-life tales of grit, perseverance, and the indomitable human spirit. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or simply drawn to inspiring life stories, these books offer a unique view into the trials and triumphs of an extraordinary athlete’s life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fighting-for-survival-by-christy-martin-9798216385202","title":"Fighting for Survival","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you were riveted by the Netflix documentary \u003ci\u003eUntold: Deal with the Devil\u003c\/i\u003e, discover Christy Martin’s complete story in this fascinating autobiography.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoxing legend Christy Martin was a trailblazer in the ring and continues to be an inspiration to female fighters across the globe. She is without a doubt the most important woman in the history of female combat sports. Behind the scenes, however, Martin was in a losing battle, unable to express her true sexual identity and struggling to survive sexual and domestic abuse at the hands of her husband.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eFighting for Survival: My Journey through Boxing Fame, Abuse, Murder, and Resurrection\u003c\/i\u003e, Christy Martin recounts her harrowing yet inspiring story. Growing up in a small town in West Virginia, Martin felt forced to keep her sexual orientation hidden to please her family and the sports world, eventually agreeing to a sham marriage with coach Jim Martin. While she rose to prominence in the world of boxing, Martin was secretly contending with substance abuse, domestic violence, and an attempted murder by her husband, who left her to die on their bedroom floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFighting for Survival\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how Martin battled back to life from her near-death experience, overcame abuse, violence, addiction, and 40 years of living in the closet, and how she turned her pain into victory and debasement into triumph. Her story is one of hope and self-belief, an inspiration for anyone struggling to break the chain of abuse or who fears being open about their sexual orientation. It is more than the story of a boxing champion; it is the story of a survivor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362569371884,"sku":"9798216385202","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26595353488673.jpg?v=1772894046"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/christy-martin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}